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Canada Opposition Leader Ejected From House After Calling Trudeau "Wacko"

Reuters | Wednesday May 01, 2024, Ottawa

In an unusual move, the leader of Canada's main opposition party was ejected from the House of Commons on Tuesday after he called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "a wacko", the latest clash between two men set to fight an election next year.

"Ambedkar Said...": JP Nadda Slams Congress Over Muslim Quota In Karnataka

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 01, 2024, Shivamogga, Karnataka

Commenting on reservations for Muslims, BJP President J.P. Nadda said on Tuesday that B.R. Ambedkar said there is no place for reservation based on religious lines.

Ex-Binance CEO Jailed For 4 Months In US Over Money Laundering Violations

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 01, 2024, Washington

The founder of cryptocurrency firm Binance was sentenced to four months in US prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to money laundering charges, in the most high-profile crypto case since Sam Bankman-Fried was jailed.

Sex Scandal Case: Prajwal Revanna Asked To Appear For Probe Within 24 hours

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 01, 2024, Bengaluru

Amid the political row over the alleged sex video scandal involving JD-S leader Prajwal Revanna, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a notice to the accused, asking him to appear before it for investigation within 24 hours.

"RRR Movie Glorified India Worldwide But Congress' RR Tax...": PM In Telangana

Asian News International | Wednesday May 01, 2024, Zaheerabad, Telangana

Referring to the blockbuster Telugu film titled 'RRR', PM Narendra Modi took a veiled attack on Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, alleging that the money collected in the state through "double R (RR) tax' is being channelled to Delhi.

"I Failed Pre-Meds": Kota Official To Students, Parents As Suicides Spike

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 01, 2024, Kota

Kota District Collector Dr Ravinder Goswami wrote to the NEET and JEE aspirants and their parents on Tuesday, citing his own example of failing the Pre-Medical Test several years ago.

IPL 2024 Playoff Qualification Scenarios After Mumbai Indians' Defeat Against Lucknow Super Giants

Edited by NDTV Sports Desk | Wednesday May 01, 2024

Mumbai Indians' playoff hopes were dealt a massive blow following their four-wicket loss against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024.

No Religion-Based Reservations To Muslims Till I Am Alive: PM Modi

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 01, 2024, Hyderabad

Amid Congress attack that the BJP would change the Constitution and scrap reservations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that he would not let the quotas of Dalits, Adivasis and OBCs be given to Muslims on the basis of religion.

Gujarat Family Jumps Into River, Saved By Alert Bystanders, Fire Officials

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 01, 2024, Ahmedabad

Four members of a family from the Bhudarpura area in Ahmedabad attempted to end their lives by jumping into the Sabarmati River, but were saved due to the prompt response by the bystanders and the fire officials on Tuesday.

Godrej Group Splits Between 2 Branches Of Founding Family

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 30, 2024, New Delhi

The founding family of 127-year-old Godrej Group, which spans from soaps and home appliances to real estate, has reached an agreement to split the conglomerate.

Why PM Not On Chandrababu Naidu-Pawan Kalyan Manifesto: Jagan Reddy's Spin

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday April 30, 2024, Hyderabad:

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has sparked a row with his comment that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph was removed from the cover of the joint manifesto of arch rival Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party.

Mangaluru International Airport To Stop Announcements To Cultivate Quiet Environment

Tuesday April 30, 2024

According to officials, instead of PA announcements, passengers will now rely on the Flight Information Display Systems for updates regarding their flights, including gate changes and delays.

'Contest Against Me, Will Quit Politics If I Lose': Abhishek Banerjee To Amit Shah

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 30, 2024, Mathurapur (West Bengal)

Senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to contest against him from the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency, stating he would retire from active politics if he lost.

"Give 3rd Term To PM Modi, Will Eliminate Naxalism In 2 Years": Amit Shah

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 30, 2024, Ahmedabad

If voted to office for a third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will completely eliminate Naxalism from the country within two years, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Tuesday.

Marcus Stoinis Guides Lucknow Super Giants To Victory, Deals Big Blow To Mumbai Indians' IPL Playoff Dreams

Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 30, 2024

Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by four wickets in the IPL on Tuesday.